Thieves raid farm and steal 30,000 litres of oil fuel
© Tim Scrivener Thieves have raided a farm in Monmouthshire and stolen a large quantity of fuel.
Gwent Police said about 30,000 litres of oil fuel was taken from a Molasses tank, as well as three pressure washer lances.
The theft happened at a farm located on Cefn Mawr Lane, in the Monkswood area, between 5.30pm on Thursday 19 November and 6.45am on Friday 20 November.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police on 101 or email contact@gwent.pnn.police.uk, quoting log reference 68 20/11/20 or niche 2000422315.
Gwent Police has issued the following advice to farmers and landowners to protect oil tankers from theft:
- Plant shrubs or install fences to conceal your tank from view.
- Check your tank’s oil levels on a regular basis.
- Ensure your tank is securely locked.
- Be extra vigilant of tankers or large vehicles close to your property.
- Where possible, install security lighting that covers your tank.
- Consider moving your tank to an area or building where it can be better protected.
- Talk to your supplier about buying devices to protect your tank. These include anti-tamper alarms, cap-locking devices and oil level monitors.